Cambridge appoints Post Office inquiry barrister to lead review into death of Jason Arday

Summary

Cambridge University has appointed Jason Beer KC, the lead barrister for the Post Office Horizon inquiry, to head an independent review into the death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday. The review will examine how the university handled allegations of research and other misconduct made against Arday before his resignation, and its recruitment and support for him as its youngest ever black professor, appointed at the age of 37. The Guardian reported the appointment on 4 November 2026.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   4 Nov 2026, 15:54 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Cambridge University has asked Jason Beer KC, the lead barrister for the Post Office Horizon inquiry, to head an independent review into the death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday.